Police said 'numerous' people living nearby saw black smoke and hear popping noises coming from the fire. they added that people were advised to keep doors and windows shut until crews from West Sussex Fire and Rescue service were able to put out the fire and disperse the smoke.

Thirty tonnes of straw burns in Hunston fireShortly before 2am yesterday (January 8) firefighters were called to Hunters Lodge riding centre in Hunston where four empty stables, hay bales, farm tools and storage containers were destroyed in another blaze.

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